Louisville, Lincoln County, Missouri

Louisville is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Louisville was platted in 1832, and most likely was named after Louisville, Kentucky.[2] A post office called Louisville was established in 1834, and remained in operation until 1913.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Louisville, Lincoln County, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Lincoln County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 October 2016.

Coordinates: 39°11′59″N 91°10′29″W / 39.19972°N 91.17472°W / 39.19972; -91.17472


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